Thumbs up for holiday helpers

We must be feeling extra jolly with the holidays on the way, because we are offering nothing but thumbs up this week:

We must be feeling extra jolly with the holidays on the way, because we are offering nothing but thumbs up this week:

Thumbs up for everyone who strings lights, positions menorahs, hoists trees and puts on a red suit this time of year. Over the next three weeks, our towns will be awash with holiday events as we share in Prelude, Christmas by the Sea, numerous tree lightings and parades. And behind each of those events are dozens of people who work, sometimes all year, to make them happen just so the rest of us can enjoy them. Next time you see some of these folks, offer them a warm "thanks" for all that they do to make our holidays a little brighter.

Thumbs up for our local merchants who take the extra time and care to put together lavish displays, carefully choose their merchandise and offer stellar customer service not just during the holidays, but all year long. If you need another reason to "buy local" this holiday season, consider that these same merchants are the ones who contribute to our fundraisers, hire our kids (or ourselves) and keep our downtowns thriving which, in turn, helps us.

A big thumbs up to the owners of Swedish Imports in Kennebunk. For the third year in a row, the dealership has given away a gently used Volvo to someone in desperate need of a car. That kind of selflessness doesn't come along often.

Thumbs up to Arundel Town Manager Todd Shea and other town leaders for deciding to create a community committee in the wake of the long, divisive withdrawal battle. Shea is right in thinking that some effort needs to be made to bring the community together, and a committee that can plan events to unite people is a great start. Let the healing begin ...

A thumbs up to the amazing middle school students in both Wells and Kennebunk for once again serving Thanksgiving meals to the seniors in our communities. These events provide not only warm meals to those invited, but a wonderful opportunity for inter-generational fellowship.

Thumbs up to the Kennebunk High athletic department and the RSU 21 administration for deciding to re-join the Western Maine Conference — beginning with the 2013-2014 season. Kennebunk sports teams have done fine playing in Class A but a declining emrollment means the Rams' sports teams will be better served playing Class B schools, like they have in the past.

Thumbs up to the folks who operate Secret Santa, put together holidays baskets, collects Toys for Tots and otherwise help provide food and gifts for those in need this holiday season. And here's a plea on their behalf: If you can, please, please take a tag from a tree, drop off items for a basket or new toys or make a donation to help these giving people give more to those who need it this holiday season.

— York County Coast Star

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